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Division of Fractions

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Dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by__________.

A

any number

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one

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C

zero

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D

its reciprocal

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The correct option is D
its reciprocal

Dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal

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